…trauma, including a broken rib and a fractured shoulder. The remains of the deceased persons have since been laid to rest in Kutigi, the Headquarters of Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State, according to the Islamic rites. by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 1:57 PM | Share this Story

…“You are not alone. The entire nation shares your anguish. We will not rest until your sons, daughters, mothers and fathers are brought back safely to you,” he affirmed. The president directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agenci…

Mandate Nigerian newscasters and on-air personalities to wear made-in-Nigeria clothes and speak in Nigerian accents- Reno Omokri tells NBC Ambassador Reno Omokri has called on the National Broadcasting Commission NBC to make it mandatory for Nigerian newscasters and on-air personalities to wear made-in-Nigeria attire a…

…influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has cleared the air over the reason for his invitation to the ongoing 2026 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association. VeryDarkMan stated this on Tuesday while he spoke as a panellist at the conference in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. In…

…excitement in what he has done. He has undertaken counselling which is looking at the reasons for his offending." Sentencing, Recorder Sophie Cartwright said: "Members of the public should be able to enjoy hobbies and get dressed afterwards without the risk of sexually motivated offending." Michalowski, of Wythenshawe,…

…the woman's death, the identity and role of each suspect and whether other persons were involved in the alleged illegal maternity-home operation. The case raises serious concerns over unregulated medical activities and the possible exploitation of vulnerable pregnant women. The Police are expected to work with relevant…

…Chima Iwundu for Isiala Mbano LGA; Hon. Offor Raymond for Okigwe LGA; Hon. Anyaeze Godson for Obowo LGA; Hon. Anyanwu Uchenna for Ehime Mbano LGA; Hon. Ajaelu Chinonyerem for Ihitte Uboma LGA; and Hon. Jude Obidiaku for Onuimo LGA. Also appointed as part of the campaign team at the LGA level were the respective LGA par…

…immigration crackdown is affecting families of serving military members.A DHS spokesperson confirmed in an email that Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo "was removed from the United States" on Monday. Her husband, Army Sergeant Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez, told ABC News that his wife, who is the mother of a six-year-old…

Atiku Abubakar's spokesperson announced a condition for his participation in any 2027 presidential debateAtiku accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of using opposition-only debates as a strategy to avoid public scrutinyThe former vice president has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a direct na…

…group or association had the legal authority to arrest, try, convict or execute a person based on suspicion, accusation, rumour or social media evidence. "Jungle justice is m#rder. It is not justice. It is a crime, and the Nigeria Police Force will treat it as such. It is illegal. Nigeria operates under the rule of law…

…The Borgu Emirate confirmed the death of the District Head and another illustrious son in a statement issued on Sunday, August 23, 2026 by Ibrahim Toriq Abubakar. "The Borgu Emirate mourns the painful loss of two great sons and princes of the Emirate: Alhaji Garba Alhassan (Tafidan Borgu) and Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Magaji…

…got married to me in 2015, finally parted company today after she confessed that the reason why she have been going after me with weapons and sharp objects, majorly axes, knifes and has also raised her legs to destroy my s3xual organ, apart from taking me to court, for an unjust course and also locking me outside in th…

Woman reveals she still struggles to forgive her 15-year-old son after he accidentally caused the d3ath of his two-month-old sibling at age six A woman has shared the painful story of how her then six-year-old son accidentally caused the d3ath of his two-month-old sibling. According to her, the incident happened when t…

…that gospel singer Neon Adejo flirted with Alicia Big Brother Naija star and internet personality Ike Onyema has issued a warning amid the ongoing controversy involving photographer David Martins, his estranged wife Alicia Daniella and gospel singer Neon Adejo. In a post shared online, Ike appeared to criticise a Neon,…

…her journey in Nollywood and the challenges of balancing her career, family, and personal life.

…Jago's Message to SupportersIn his post, the socialite said he knows Poco Lee personally and believes the full picture has not yet emerged. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He wrote: "Seeing my brother go through such a serious and painful situation is heartbreaking. I kn…

…Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation. The spokesperson said investigators would work to establish the full extent of the alleged syndicate’s activities, locate the missing newborn and ensure the prosecution of any suspect found culpable. Reacting, the Commissioner of Police in the sta…

…was lacking, as there was too much bickering, greed and a strong inclination towards personal aggrandisement within the body of Christ. He emphasised that for unity to thrive, there must be sacrifice, love and acceptance of one another, regardless of denominational differences, to enable the Church to continually make…

…for INEC staff. He said competitive remuneration was critical to retaining skilled personnel and sustaining efficiency, noting that the commission had lost some experienced staff to migration due to poor pay. He said better welfare would boost morale and strengthen public trust in election outcomes. The Chairman furthe…

…Deron Lewis-Payne, in the United States has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after using ChatGPT while planning an armed bank robbery in Omaha, Nebraska. Lewis-Payne was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, th…

…two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to the spokeaperson of the command, SP Damiel Ndukwe, the operation followed credible intelligence received at about 1:30 a.m. on August 18, 2026, while the operatives were on crime-prevention patrol along the Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu, concernin…

…that terrorists are exploiting crowdfunding and accounts linked to deceased persons to move funds, to sharp disagreements among 2027 presidential contenders over insecurity and fuel subsidy, fresh US military training for Nigerian troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awujale, and protests over Gov…

…of Reps ticket - Aisha Yesufu Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated the reason she declined the House of Representatives ticket offered her under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general elections.In an interview on Symfoni TV, Yesufu said her decision to reject the offer was…

…transaction alerts. It said pre-registered SIM cards, numbers registered to deceased persons and SIMs linked to gender-based proxies were being used to break the connection between bank accounts, SIM cards and Bank Verification Numbers. “Terrorist facilitators use phone numbers for mobile banking or account alerts that…

…deployed to ensure their immediate arrest and prosecution,” he said. The Police Spokesperson further noted that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, with sustained bush-combing operations to apprehend the criminals. “The Command urges members of the public…